THE SOUP BIBLE All the soups you will ever need in one inspirational collection – over 200 recipes from around the world • Tasty soups for every occasion: warming pottages, hearty broths, creamy chowders, rich bisques, classic consommés, chilled soups and elaborate gumbos. • A world-wide selection of enticing recipes – from classic French Vichyssoise to Hungarian Sour Cherry; from Thai Fish Soup to hearty Italian Minestrone; and from comforting Scotch Broth to American Creamy Oyster Soup. • A comprehensive introduction includes step-by-step recipes for creating the perfect stock and suggests garnishes for a professional finish. • With 800 step-by-step photographs. All the soups any cook could ever want are here in one stunning collection. Here is an international selection of enticing soups: choose from British Creamy Tomato, Seafood Gumbo from Louisiana, Moroccan Harira with Lamb and Chick-peas, and many others. Select an aromatic soup for a delicious appetizer or a hearty broth for a healthy lunch. Make a smooth bisque to impress your guests or cook up a chunky soup – big enough to be a meal in itself. The introduction has basic recipes for a wide range of stocks. With 800 photographs, informative text, easy-to-follow steps and superb recipes, this is an essential guide to the art of soup-making. About the Editor: Debra Mayhew, who compiled this volume with some of today’s best recipe developers and home economists, is a highly experienced writer, food consultant and culinary editor.